Yes I played DB so I think your thinking of the right person. Pottsgrove does have a good chance but it will be a tough road with WC Henderson, and AB Wood but they are both beatable and I know the Pottsgrove players have been working hard for their shot at a state title.

Also yes i believe either McDevitt or Cathedral Prep will be coming out of the west. The playoffs will be interesting to watch.

If you’re who I think you are, I’ve seen you play once or twice. You were a very fine DB…real tough.

I agree with you. In fact, I think I said that to you below in my Oct 31 4:08pm post. If I knew who you were then, I would not have said it!

I think Pottsgrove has a chance to go pretty far this year. AB Wood’s somewhat beatable and though the other eastern teams are pretty good, Pottsgrove should have a fair shot. McDevitt should make it to the finals in the west bracket.

I am a past football player for pottsgrove from the 09-10 season to the 11-12 season so i have been following them all year. The starters have not had to play a full game for most of their games either. In the beginning of the season they were not playing much of the second half. So Hudgins and Dukes stats could be a lot higher and Brennans stats could have been better too.

Pottsgrove is not close because Michaels & Brennan are splitting the rest of the carries to the tune of >550 yds. Also, Pottsgrove has been so dominating this season that the 2nd half of most of their games have been under the Mercy Clock.

I have found 5 instances of 1,000-yard backfield trios – all since 2005. The teams who boasted said backfields were:
2005 Montoursville Warriors – Luke Ellison, Luke Trick & Garrett Cillo;
2007 Serra Catholic Eagles – Isaiah Jackson, Chris Loving & TJ Heatherington;
2008 West Catholic Burrs – Rob Hollomon, Curtis Drake & Ray Maples;
2009 Avon Grove Red Devils – Brendan McLaughlin; Brandon Monk & Jordan Harris;
2011 Meadville Bulldogs – Fred Epps, Terrence Goodrum & Artrel Foster.

Rumor has it that the 2001 Washington Little Prexies, who went 15-0 and won PIAA “AA” gold over Pen Argyl, had a 1,000-yard rushing trio. But I’ve never been able to confirm that rumor or find official statistical totals or names for the trio of athletes in Wash High’s backfield that season. And there may be other instances prior to 2005 other than Washington of teams w/ 1,000-yard rushing trios, but as a state Pennsylvania has been much better Internet resources documenting statistics and such happenings since the mid-2000s. Newspapers have much historical statistical information, but researching microfilm and compilations of editions of past newspapers is very tedious and time-consuming. Maybe when I retire (if I ever get that far, haha) I can throw myself into something like that. If I am married then, hopefully the Mrs. Funkster would understand.

Good question, DJ.

I was just curious on how many teams have had 3 1,000 yard rushers in a single season? I know Pottsgrove this year is not close to achieving that but the 3 previous seasons they almost did. Last year(2011-12) Hudgins and Dukes both rushed for 1,000+ yards while Curtain finished just shy of 1,000. The Year before that(2010-11) Polamalu and Greene both rushed for 1,000+ with Chestnut finishing just shy of 1,000 in a year he missed playing time due to injury. And the year before that(2009-10) Polamalu and Chestnut both rushed for 1,000+ with Greene finishing just shy in a year he didn’t play fullback till the 3rd game of the season due to Hamlette going down with an injury.